Capoeira Angola

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Introduction to the movements, music and history of capoeira, an Afro-Brazilian self-defense hidden in dance. Capoeira is thought to have developed in part by African slaves as a form of cultural resistance towards liberation. Later, it was made illegal and associated with criminals, and now has become the unofficial 'sport' of Brazil. It is an art form for self-expression from the African-Diaspora that uses Portuguese in its songs and is a truly unique fusion of music, dance, and self-defense. Capoeira will be looked at in a contemporary context as a tool towards building a multi-cultural community founded on respect.